I want to give him a hint that I like him?

I've known this guy for three years now. We dated for a few months then decided to break up because we were ruining our relationship and we didn't want to lose each other. But we still talk every other day and he says i love you, a lot! So i want to either end this and just know what is really going on! So I decided to give him a hint if he goes for it i will be honest and tell him about my feelings, if he tries to shut me out then i will just shut up.